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Sarawak Oil Palms BhdXKLS:5126 +3.00%56 Net Margin % is 4.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5126 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks better than 69.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5126'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 6.61 Max: 11.51
Current: 7
XKLS:5126's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.5% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs XKLS:5126: 7.00
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XKLS:5126 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) has a Net Margin % of 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.61. Over the past decade, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 11.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks #596 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Net Margin % of 4.45% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 11.51. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's value of 4.45% is 27.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks #596 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ranks #596 out of 1954 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's value of 4.45% is 27.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 11.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.61 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.48, based on 1,954 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Net Margin % of 4.45% is 27.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current Net Margin % is 4.45%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.25, compared to a current price of RM5.15 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.45%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.61 and 27.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126), the current Net Margin % is 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM5.15 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.25.
GuruFocus considers Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5126:
Net Margin %: 4.45% (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.61)
GF Value™: RM3.25 vs. price of RM5.15 (58.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#596 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the principal activities of investment holding, cultivation of oil palms, and operations of palm oil mills. Its reportable segments are Oil palms and Property development. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Oil palms segment, which is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms, processing, refining, and trading of palm products. The Property development segment is involved in the development of residential and commercial properties. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific region, followed by Malaysia, and other regions.
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